One step to you

A person you can't rely on

The appointed time, the way back

Jeonghan was walking quietly under the streetlight.

My toes kept getting slower, and my chest felt empty and numb.

정한

"under..."

He stopped walking, took off his hat, and held it in his hand. He then lowered his head, pressing his forehead against it.

정한

‘I have to stop watching this… I have to give up…’

I always made that resolution, but the reality was the exact opposite.

Seoyeon's laughter, Seoyeon's tears, and Seoyeon's voice kept coming to mind.

And… even the warm body temperature he held in his arms.

He whispered quietly into the air.

정한

“…What should I do, give up…what should I do…”

As soon as Seoyeon returned home and entered the front door, she slowly bent down.

I unbuttoned my blouse one by one and hung my coat on the hanger with my trembling fingers.

Even the energy seemed to drain from his fingertips.

이서연

"Senior..."

The monologue that flowed out softly was in a voice that seemed ready to burst into tears at any moment.

정한

'I don't think I can help my junior anymore.'

That night, Jeonghan's words lingered in Seoyeon's mind. She mulled them over countless times, but in the end, the only interpretation that came to mind was that he had "drawn a line."

Senior Jeonghan is now trying to distance himself from me.

I don't know why, but maybe it was because I approached her too forcefully.

Seoyeon sat on the edge of the bed without saying anything.

His shoulders slumped, and his hands rested limply on his knees.

I looked up at the ceiling, but my vision kept getting blurry.

My heart sank, and my breathing became increasingly difficult.

이서연

‘I thought I could stay with you since I’ve become quite close with you, senior Jeonghan.’

Is that not even possible anymore?

Is it wrong to open your heart to someone, to be thrilled by a single kind word?

Seoyeon sighed deeply and lay down on the bed with a troubled expression.

The next morning. Hive building.

Seoyeon came to the headquarters early in the morning at the company's call.

The board members who met in the conference room showed positive reactions and praise after seeing the recently shot photo shoot and contract materials.

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"Seoyeon, your image is really good. I think the planning went well this time too. Let's keep pushing this concept."

이서연

"Thank you... I will work hard."

Seoyeon bows and leaves the conference room.

이서연

" ...uh?"

As she walked down the hallway with a formal smile on her face, she suddenly noticed Seungcheol walking in front of her.

이서연

"Seungcheol oppa...?"